consternation /ˌkɑːnstɚˈneɪʃən/ noun Learner's definition of CONSTERNATION
[noncount] formal
: a strong feeling of surprise or sudden disappointment that causes confusion（极度的）惊愕，失望 -
The candidate caused consternation among his supporters by changing positions on a key issue.这位候选人在关键问题上改变立场，让他的支持者们非常震惊。
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Much to her parents' consternation, she had decided to not go to college.她决定不去上大学，这让她的父母非常失望。
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They stared at each other in consternation [=dismay], not knowing what to do.他们惊愕地面面相觑，不知道如何是好。